| 单词 |
askefise |
| 释义 |
† ˈaskefise Obs. [App. of Norse origin, though not recorded by Vigfússon; Sw. askefis (Grimm), (cf. Ger. aschenfister, Du. aschevijster) f. aske ashes + ON. and Sw. físa, Da. fise, to blow, to pass wind; cf. ON. físi-belgr small bellows.] One who blows the ashes or fire; a term of reproach among northern nations for an unwarlike fellow who stayed at home in the chimney-corner.
c1400Promp. Parv. 15 Askysye, Askefise, askefyse, ciniflo. a1500Medulla Gram., Ciniflo, an askfist, or iren heter. [Other MSS. A fyre blowere, an yryn hetere, an askefyce..An aske fyse or irne eter.] 1500Ortus Voc. (W. de W.) Ciniflo, qui flat in cinere, aske fyste, a fyre blawer or a yrne hotter. |

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